On the auspicious occasion of April 25th, 2024, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Nawabshah, convened a seminal lecture focusing on the intersection of Sindhi language and modern technology. This enlightening discourse was led by Mr. Amar Fayaz Buriro, Director of the esteemed Abdul Majid Bhurgri Institute of Language Engineering, Hyderabad.
The gathering, attended by esteemed dignitaries including the Dean of Social Sciences Faculty, Prof. Dr. Salman Bashir Memon, and Chairman of the Sindhi Department, Prof. Dr. Ameer Ali Shah, Prof. Dr. Phuloo Sundar Meghwar commenced with a palpable sense of anticipation.
Mr. Amar Fayaz, renowned for his fervent commitment to linguistic preservation, delivered an impassioned address, elucidating the imperative role of technology in safeguarding Sindhi heritage. With erudition and clarity, he emphasized the pressing need for comprehensive databases and language models within the domain of Natural Language Processing.
The audience, comprising students hailing from diverse academic backgrounds encompassing English, Sindhi, and Information Technology (IT), engaged in a dynamic exchange with Mr. Amar Fayaz during the subsequent Q&A session. Their insightful queries and reflections underscored the event’s significance as a forum for intellectual discourse and knowledge dissemination.
Following the lecture, a collaborative session ensued, wherein select students from the Sindhi and IT Departments collaborated with Mr. Amar Fayaz to conceptualize innovative projects. With ardor and creativity, they explored strategies to seamlessly integrate Sindhi language with the ancient wisdom of the Indus Valley Civilization, thereby revitalizing age-old cultural traditions.
In a momentous decision, it was resolved that two exemplary students would be bestowed internships by the Abdul Majid Bhurgri Institute of Language Engineering, thereby affording them the opportunity to contribute significantly to Sindhi language processing endeavors.
In retrospect, the event served as a beacon of progress, reaffirming the University’s unwavering commitment to preserving the intricate tapestry of Sindhi culture through the judicious integration of technology. Through collaborative endeavors and steadfast dedication, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University remains steadfast in its mission to uphold and propagate the rich linguistic and cultural legacy of Sindhi for posterity.